Automotive Engineering, BEng (Hons)
Wrexham University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Wrexham Campus

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Start date

SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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This honours degree has been designed for the automotive industry in response to the shortfall of mechanical engineers. It is for those who have a strong interest in mechanical engineering and a clear desire to develop their knowledge and skills in automotive engineering. The course fully explores the engineering, design, analysis and development of modern cars using various race cars as support for teaching. It also puts emphasis on learning transferable skills applicable to many other ...Read more

This honours degree has been designed for the automotive industry in response to the shortfall of mechanical engineers. It is for those who have a strong interest in mechanical engineering and a clear desire to develop their knowledge and skills in automotive engineering. The course fully explores the engineering, design, analysis and development of modern cars using various race cars as support for teaching. It also puts emphasis on learning transferable skills applicable to many other industries. From studying the Foundation Year, learners will be able to develop with knowledge, understanding and skills of Engineering-based disciplines and their applications which help learners prepare for further years of study and success in engineering degree. You will: have access to a specialist motorsport workshop as well as an industry-standard production workshop to gain experience in using machinery, have the opportunity to work on various continuously evolving projects.

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54/279
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129th
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Hamza
24 Feb 25

My experience at Wrexham Glyndwr University has been a rewarding journey overall, with a mix of positive highlights and some challenges. One of the best aspects of the university..Read more

P
Parth
28 Oct 24

The staff at Wrexham University is incredibly supportive, especially the professors, who have been there for me throughout my studies. I’m grateful to be a part of this..Read more

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96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£11,750 per year

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Mold Road, Wrexham Wrexham Borough LL11 2AW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wrexham General  0.2 miles away

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